Electrical Engineer

Morton Salt, Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer at Weeks Island to lead electrical capital and expense projects, from concept through commissioning, in both underground and surface mining environments.

This role collaborates with Operations and Maintenance to improve reliability, designs and reviews schematics, coordinates contractors, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance in all project activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of electrical engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical power distribution and electrical equipment.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, VFDs, and electrical protection systems.
• Experience with electrical design, equipment specification, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Ability to read and develop electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and industrial controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical capital and expense projects from design through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Provide engineering support for underground and surface mine electrical distribution systems and infrastructure.
• Support electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related mining equipment.
• Develop and review electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support power studies, including short-circuit, protective-device coordination, load-flow, and arc-flash analysis.
• Support PLCs, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems used in mining operations.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot electrical failures, perform root-cause analysis, and improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal resources performing electrical project work.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Reading electrical diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical power-system analysis software

Job description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The Electrical Project Engineer at Weeks Island provides electrical engineering and project support for underground mining operations. This position is responsible for the design, installation, commissioning, reliability, and improvement of mine electrical systems and infrastructure. The role manages electrical capital and expense projects from concept through completion and works closely with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot electrical issues, improve equipment reliability, and safely integrate new or modified equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical capital and expense projects from design through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Provide engineering support for underground and surface mine electrical distribution systems and infrastructure.
• Support electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related mining equipment.
• Develop and review electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support electrical power studies, including short-circuit, protective-device coordination, load-flow, and arc-flash analysis.
• Support PLCs, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems used in mining operations.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot electrical failures, perform root-cause analysis, and improve equipment reliability.
• Provide engineering support for underground equipment installation, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Identify opportunities to improve electrical safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and mine productivity.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and capital funding requests.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal resources performing electrical project work.
• Ensure electrical projects and installations meet applicable safety, regulatory, and engineering requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of electrical engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical power distribution and electrical equipment.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, VFDs, and electrical protection systems.
• Experience with electrical design, equipment specification, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Ability to read and develop electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and industrial controls.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Ability to work in underground and surface mining environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Electrical engineering experience in an underground mining environment.
• Experience with medium-voltage mine power distribution systems.
• Experience with underground mining equipment and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with short-circuit, coordination, load-flow, and arc-flash studies.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, automation, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with electrical power-system analysis software and AutoCAD.
• Experience managing mining capital projects and electrical contractors.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience in salt, hard-rock, or other underground mining operations.

Work Environment

Field work will include underground and surface industrial environment where potential dust, high temperatures, and other industrial and mine related hazards may be encountered. High work will be needed for measurement and monitoring activities.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.